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I mixed up the Zinfandel Forte kit yesterday to prepare to pitch the yeast today. Measured the ph 3.85 this morning and it seems a little high for a starting PH. New Apera PH60 with new calibration solution. Calibration done prior to testing. SG is 1.102 With 6gal of water. Should I leave it...

Just finished an extended maceration on my Petite Sirah and checked the ph. Starting it was 3.65 and after fermentation it is 3.81. Should I do anything at this point or is that PH number fine? I tried calibrating my ph meter three times and it tested each time with in +- .05. in about a...

For people that made the Zinfandel Forte Finer Wine Kit, I was wondering how close the Gnarly Head old vine Zinfandel Is to it. I like the Gnarly head old vine zine. I was thinking about making one of the FWK if it taste close.

I was wondering if there are any suggestions on types of oak cubes for Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. I know everyones tastes are different but was asking for suggestions. I have been checking on some of the Petite Sirahs I like such as David Micheals Petite Petite and it uses 87% French...

I have the following recent bottled wines and my brother was interested in trying some. Would any of these be worth opening yet? Just wondering what others have experienced with theirs before cracking open any. I figured it would need at least a year and we are having a gathering this weekend...

I was setting here enjoying my 2022 Petite Sirah and doing a comparison with a David Michael Petite Petite (Petite Sirah). I was wondering what makes the David Micheals Petite Sirah so purple compared to the FWK Petite Sirah that looks more red. Both are Lodi vineyards. Is it because of the type...

I received and started two FWK Cabernet Sauvignon kits today. Both kits I added the juice and filled to 6gal line. Stirred and let sit for a couple hours and re-stirred. Tested SG and both are at 1.108 and both PH is 3.59. Amazing how both ended up identical. I’ll test again tomorrow before...

So my 2022 FWK Cabernet, Sonoma and Meritage wines have been aging for 10-11 months and thought I would bottle them today. Tested the ph level again. The Cabernet and Meritage is both coming in at PH 3.81. Is this pretty normal for them? Just wondering if it is low enough to store for a few...

Anyone have any thoughts how this blend may be from vineco? I have seen the cab Shiraz blends but not with the montepulciano added.

I thought I would try the vineco signature series Amarone. Looking though the kit and instructions I see they include bentonite for the first step before adding the juice. I have never used bentonite and not sure how important the use would be in a dark red wine. Would the benefits out weigh the...

What are the thoughts on using allinonewinepump.com head space eliminators for bulk storage? I have one 6 gal carboy that is maybe a bottle to two bottles low. The head space eliminator seems to be doing a good job holding vacuum so far. I figure I will open it up each much and stir the oak...

Several wineries and wines I purchase seem to always have sediment in bottom of bottle. I just came back from a local winery were I had a 16 year old Syrah that was quite nice however sediment all in the bottom of my glass. You would think after 16 years they could get it clearer. We always...

My pears started releasing from the tree yesterday and Saturday we were taking off for the week. I went ahead and picked the remaining pears that did not release and I have stuck them in brown paper bags and placed them in the basement. I’m hoping it will be at least 7 days before they start...

New kits available! Meritage (Forte, Tavola) Sonoma (Forte only) Baby Super Tuscan (Forte, Tavola) My my, which to try??

I received my Petite Sirah kits this morning. I was getting the juice ready and had a question. Do I need to go through the grape skins and pull about the twigs and leaves? I see quite a bit in them. I’m trying to pull out what I see but sure I missed some.

I saw LP has the blueberry kits on their site again. Pre sales for Nov shipping.

I am getting ready to start my first En Primeur Winery Series - Italian Amarone Style kit. Is there any recommendations I should do different or just follow the kit instructions this first time?

Looking to try my first Amarone wine kit and looking for suggestions which may be the best kit. I had my eye on the Wine Expert Private Reserve Veneto Amarone Wine Kit But open to suggestions.

I have a question about aging wine in carboys. After racking the wine a few time and it has cleared can I age in a carboy with out having to re-rack every 3 months? Just wondering if it can just sit aging with out re-rack and adding K meta every three months as I do now.

Would the SEAFLO 115-Volt 3.0 GPM 0.18 HP Water Pressure Diaphragm Pump be a good pump to move wine from a bucket to another bucket? I have the all in one wine pump but I started doing some 6 gal kits and have to go from primary bucket to anther bucket temporary to add ingredients before moving...